1993 BMW 856 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 856 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
