2008 Honda Accord vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Because 1963 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 1963 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
