2007 BMW 650 vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Cressida. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Cressida. (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 650 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
