2009 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 325 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
