2012 BMW 640 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 28 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 610 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 640 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
