1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 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 | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
