1987 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
Because 1987 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |
