1996 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |