1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Toyota Model F were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 142 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F. 1986 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
