2009 BMW 335 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 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 | 1320 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
