2005 Toyota Crown vs. 1961 Trabant Universal
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1961 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1961 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 1961 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Toyota | Trabant |
| Model | Crown | Universal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2030 mm |
