1959 BMW 507 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 47 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 46 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Quantum |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |