2009 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
