1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 152 kg more than 1959 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 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |