1975 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 980 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 320 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
