2007 BMW 118 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2007 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 118 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
