2008 BMW X3 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 2008 BMW X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 220 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 Weight | 1740 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
