1984 BMW 628 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 628 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
