1989 BMW 750 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |