2007 BMW 550 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
