1985 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 20 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 95 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
