1958 BMW 600 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1004 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3250 mm |
