1959 BMW 600 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 600 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2590 mm |