2011 BMW 535 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Model F |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2240 mm |
