2006 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 25 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1835 kg | 1305 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 |