1963 BMW 700 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 888 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
