2008 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2954 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |