1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 55 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 320 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Crown | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Crown | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |