2002 BMW 332 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 332 | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |