1984 BMW 628 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1984 BMW 628 and 1984 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |