1996 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 89 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 1996 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Crown |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |