1977 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1996 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
