2008 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 1490 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
