1956 BMW 502 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Century (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 284 kg more than 1956 BMW 502. 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. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 502 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 502 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |