1975 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 BMW 520.
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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
