1954 BMW 502 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1954 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1954 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 502 | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |