1988 BMW 524 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 722 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 524 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 524 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 524 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3221 mm |
