1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 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 32 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |