1988 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1985 Toyota Model F. 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F. 1985 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M5 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
