2005 BMW 116 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116. 1982 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 116 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |