2007 BMW M vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
