2007 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 32 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 194 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
