1958 BMW 600 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 780 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2790 mm |
