2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 911 | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |