1984 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 615 kg more than 1984 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Camry | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
