2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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) has 300 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
