2006 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 130 | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |