1995 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, both 1995 BMW 525 and 1995 Toyota Lexcen were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 1995 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW 525 1995 Toyota Lexcen
Make BMW Toyota
Model 525 Lexcen
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 295 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2740 mm


 

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