1976 BMW 630 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1966 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 630 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
