1999 BMW 323 vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1987 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 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 |
