1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 3-Litre | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |