1987 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 716 kg more than 1987 BMW 750. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 100 L |
