1995 BMW 528 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
