1986 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1986 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Camry. (146 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Camry | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Camry | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
