1992 BMW 740 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 27 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 415 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 740 | Crown |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 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 |