1977 BMW 528 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 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 77 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 114 kg more than 1977 BMW 528.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
