2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
