1985 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |