1968 Toyota 2000GT vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 735 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 2000GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Toyota 2000GT 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Toyota BMW
Model 2000GT 5 Series
Year Released 1968 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1988 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 10.2 :1
Top Speed 220 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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