2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 563 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2881 mm |
