1994 BMW M5 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
