1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 875 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |