1960 Toyota Crown vs. 2007 BMW 630
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 2007 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 2007 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Crown | 630 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
