1995 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
