1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1991 Toyota Camry

To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1991 Toyota Camry.

Because 1993 BMW 5.8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Camry. 1991 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1993 BMW 5.8 1991 Toyota Camry
Make BMW Toyota
Model 5.8 Camry
Year Released 1993 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 786 Nm 171 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1206 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2610 mm