1991 BMW 518 vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Model F weights approximately 140 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Model F. 1990 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 518 | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 518 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
