1977 BMW 728 vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 761 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 728 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |