1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 262 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 1500 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |