1998 BMW 740 vs. 1997 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1997 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.

Compare all specifications:

1998 BMW 740 1997 Toyota Crown
Make BMW Toyota
Model 740 Crown
Year Released 1998 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 286 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1968 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1770 mm