2001 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.

Compare all specifications:

2001 BMW 318 1981 Toyota Soarer
Make BMW Toyota
Model 318 Soarer
Year Released 2001 1981
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 116 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.5 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L


 

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