1998 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
