2006 BMW 523 vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 41 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 523 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
