2007 BMW M vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 28 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M | Crown |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |