1954 Buick 40 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
