1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3.3. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Cressida. (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3.3 | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3.3 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |