1986 BMW 730 vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730. 1994 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 BMW 730 1994 Toyota Lexcen
Make BMW Toyota
Model 730 Lexcen
Year Released 1986 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2740 mm