1998 BMW 317 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 BMW 317 is newer by 19 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 1 kg more than 1998 BMW 317. 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, 1998 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 317 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 317 | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |