1971 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
