2009 BMW 650 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 650 | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |