2002 BMW 330 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |