1995 BMW Just 4 vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet

To start off, 1995 BMW Just 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Just 4 (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Starlet.

Because 1995 BMW Just 4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW Just 4 (260 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Just 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet. 1995 BMW Just 4 has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 BMW Just 4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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