1986 BMW 735 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 735 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
