1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 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 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
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 Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z1 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
