2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Z4 | Crown |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |