1988 BMW 524 vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 524 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
