1991 BMW 518 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 215 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Crown |
Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 1160 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |