1958 BMW 600 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |
