2000 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 730 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |