1977 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1977 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |