2008 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Cressida has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Cressida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | Cressida |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |