2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 33 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 394 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, 2001 Cadillac XLR (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | XLR | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
