2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
