1989 BMW 850 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Crown |
Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |