1994 BMW 518 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 755 kg more than 1994 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 518 | Quantum |
Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3120 mm |