1980 BMW M5 vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 324 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
