1983 BMW 725 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 725 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3700 mm |
