1999 BMW 845 vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 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:
1999 BMW 845 | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 845 | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |