1983 BMW 725 vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 725 | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2540 mm |