2005 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
