1958 BMW 600 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,076 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 150 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2290 mm |
