1959 BMW 600 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 52 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 1134 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3090 mm |
