1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 820 kg more than 1960 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Centurion | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2540 mm |