1992 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 520 1967 Toyota Crown
Make BMW Toyota
Model 520 Crown
Year Released 1992 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1990 cc 2597 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1488 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1470 mm


 

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