2006 BMW 335 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1975 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 1975 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 335 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
