2007 BMW 650 vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
