2003 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 27 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 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, 2003 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |