1996 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
