2012 BMW 335 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 395 kg more 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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 335 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 335 | Crown |
Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |