1983 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 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, 2011 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Crown | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Crown | 120 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |