1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 348 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
