1977 BMW 728 vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Because 1977 BMW 728 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 728. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 BMW 728 2008 Toyota Camry
Make BMW Toyota
Model 728 Camry
Year Released 1977 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 2361 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 0 HP
Torque 235 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Top Speed 193 km/hour 197 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1422 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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