1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 180 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Turbo | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |