1968 BMW 2800 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Windom |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
