1988 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 19 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 520 | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |