1959 BMW 507 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 38 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 74 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
Because 1959 BMW 507 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 507. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 507 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
