2000 Toyota Crown vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 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. 2004 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Crown | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Crown | 318 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |