2004 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
