1956 BMW 501 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 501 | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |