1982 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 318 | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 318 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
