1994 BMW 854 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
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. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 854 | Crown |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |