1992 BMW 520 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 12 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
