1957 BMW 600 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 49 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Quantum |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3120 mm |