1974 BMW 518 vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 BMW 518. 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 518 | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
