1994 BMW 316 vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 BMW 316.
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, 1994 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 316 | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Crown |
Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |