1983 Toyota Starlet vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Starlet | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Starlet | 730 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
