1952 BMW 501 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 BMW 501 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 501 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
