1977 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1977 BMW 320 and 1977 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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, 1977 BMW 320 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |