2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 751 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2700 mm |
