1958 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 501 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
