1959 BMW 507 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 34 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |