1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
