1980 BMW 628 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |