1990 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 11 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.

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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 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:

1990 BMW 316 1979 Toyota Crown
Make BMW Toyota
Model 316 Crown
Year Released 1990 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2186 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2700 mm