2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 124 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 697 kg more than 1983 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
