1959 BMW 507 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 53 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 47 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 280 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 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 | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |