1983 Toyota Crown vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1983 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Crown | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Crown | 545 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
