2006 Toyota Yaris vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1957 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Yaris | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
