2007 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1969 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
