1969 BMW 2800 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 2800 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
