1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Buick Wildcat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 85 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Wildcat | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
