2008 BMW 116 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown 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 107 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
