2001 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 969 kg more than 1965 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, 2001 BMW M3 (330 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M3 | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | M3 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 72 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |