2005 Lexus IS vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 2005 Lexus IS and 1970 Toyota Crown are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus IS | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |