1983 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1983 BMW 525 and 1983 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1983 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 525 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
