1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1966 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 857 kg more than 1966 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.

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