2009 BMW 335 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2003 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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 335 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
