1983 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 342 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 316 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
