1959 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 48 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (102 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 900 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, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
