1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |
