1973 BMW 525 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
