1998 BMW 316 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown.
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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |