1981 BMW 518 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 1981 BMW 518 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 518 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
