2005 BMW 116 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 37 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, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 BMW 116.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 1280 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |