1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 645 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 372 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |