1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1981 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1800 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
