2010 Toyota Sienna vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 917 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | 1982 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 318 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
