2001 BMW M vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |