1998 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
