2009 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 555 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1810 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
