1972 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |