2007 BMW 323 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 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, 2007 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 2007 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
