1997 BMW S3 vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1969 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW S3 | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | S3 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
