1958 BMW 501 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 BMW 501.
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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 501 | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |