1981 BMW 528 vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 272 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
