1991 BMW 518 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 4 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 112 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 518 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
