2002 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |