1979 BMW 732 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 200 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 732 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
