1985 BMW 324 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 324 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |