1960 BMW 700 vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Model F weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1982 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2240 mm |
