1975 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 268 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1982 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |