1976 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 628 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |