1989 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
Because 1989 BMW 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1987 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |
