1959 BMW 600 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 20 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 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 425 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |
