1954 BMW 502 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 502 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |