1973 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
