1973 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Toyota Model F. 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
