1958 BMW 503 vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1976 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 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 503 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
