2005 Toyota Celsior vs. 1970 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior 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. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 540 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 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Celsior 1970 Toyota Crown
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Celsior Crown
Year Released 2005 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 2253 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 277 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 417 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2730 mm


 

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