1992 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Crown |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |