1958 BMW 503 vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1964 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 503 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
