2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 2009 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Z4 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
