1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 265 kg more than 1960 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |