1975 BMW 520 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |