2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 49 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 194 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan, 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, 2007 Dacia Logan (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Logan | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
