2006 BMW 545 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
