1974 BMW 3 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |