1996 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 745 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 1996 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius, 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
