2008 Kia Picanto vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 326 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 1970 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 1970 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Picanto | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |