2009 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 751 kg more than 1970 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 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 |