1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 391 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Turbo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
