1959 BMW 700 vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (104 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 940 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 334 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2560 mm |