1990 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 20 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 55 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M3 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
