1987 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Cressida has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Cressida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |