1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 465 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
