1975 BMW 520 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |