2003 BMW 520 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 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 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Crown |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |