1953 Buick 40 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |
