2012 BMW 528 vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 528 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2740 mm |
