1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 590 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
