1998 BMW 728 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1985 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 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 728 | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |