1998 BMW 317 vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1998 BMW 317 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota MRJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota MRJ would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 317 (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 217 kg more than 1998 BMW 317.
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 MRJ (285 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 317. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 317 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 317 | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
