1978 BMW M1 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
