2005 BMW 745 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 BMW 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 745 | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |