2009 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1958 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 730 | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2540 mm |