1985 BMW M6 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 BMW M6.
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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
