1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1502 | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |