2004 BMW 630 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 911 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Sprinter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 630 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
