1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 3.3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
