1969 Buick GS vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 550 kg more than 1956 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | GS | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |