1957 BMW 600 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Supra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2600 mm |