1997 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 30 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
