2009 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
