2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 2003 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
