2003 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 189 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2011 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Crown | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Crown | 118 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 51 L |
