1989 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1989 BMW 316 and 1989 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 BMW 316.
Because 1989 BMW 316 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 1989 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Camry, 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, 1989 Toyota Camry (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Camry |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |