1991 BMW 518 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 154 kg more than 1991 BMW 518. 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, 1991 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |