1983 BMW 725 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 725 | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |