1981 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 29 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 46 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 30 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
