1957 BMW 501 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 545 kg more than 1957 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 501. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 501 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3270 mm |
