2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Crown |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2700 mm |
