1954 Buick 40 vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1962 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1962 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
