1956 BMW 501 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 501 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3240 mm |