1999 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
