1984 BMW M6 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 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 M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M6 | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |