1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1957 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Crown | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Crown | 125 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |