2001 BMW Z9 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z9 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z9 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |
