1996 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 25 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 545 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
