1988 BMW 535 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1979 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, 1988 BMW 535 (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 535 | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |