2008 BMW 760 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 760 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 760 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
