2005 Toyota Soarer vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Soarer | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Soarer | 740 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |