1997 BMW 850 vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1996 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
