1985 Toyota Soarer vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Soarer | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Soarer | 320 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
