1977 BMW 528 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1989 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
