1971 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 550 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
