1976 Buick Estate vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 629 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
