1958 BMW 503 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 BMW 503. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 503 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |