2003 BMW 545 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 545 | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |