2006 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 120 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |