1992 BMW 740 vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2240 mm |
