1959 BMW 507 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 75 L |