2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 49 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 610 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
