1977 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 65 kg more than 1977 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 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 | 70 L |