2001 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |