1984 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 924 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | M6 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 582 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
