1992 BMW 525 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Crown |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |