2009 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
