2008 BMW 745 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1986 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
