1990 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 25 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 225 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 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 | 90 L | 61 L |
