1994 BMW M5 vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
