1983 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 525 | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |