1988 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Will. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Toyota Will. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2003 Toyota Will | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Will |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |