2009 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |