1972 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 389 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
