2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
