1987 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Toyota Crown | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Crown | 325 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |