1964 BMW 700 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 750 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 BMW 700 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Crown |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |