2008 BMW 116 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 27 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 44 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 116 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
