1993 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 226 kg more than 1993 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. 1982 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |