2004 BMW 520 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida. 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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 520 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
