2009 BMW 630 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1969 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 630 | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |