1956 BMW 507 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1970 Toyota Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 446 kg more than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |