1991 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 325 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 325 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |