2007 BMW 650 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo. 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 650 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
