1981 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 16 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 317 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.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Crown |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
