2001 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 30 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 316 weights approximately 150 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, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 316 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 316 | 2000GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |