1991 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 74 kg more than 1991 BMW 318.
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, 1991 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 318 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |