2009 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 320 | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |