1985 BMW 628 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Toyota MR2.
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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |