1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. Both 1966 BMW 2000 and 1972 BMW Turbo are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 2000 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
