1964 BMW 700 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 897 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 BMW 700 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Supra |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |