2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 808 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1453 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |