1952 BMW 501 vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
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. 1984 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1952 BMW 501 has manual transmission. 1952 BMW 501 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 501 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |