1954 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 30 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | 40 | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1270 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |