1961 BMW 501 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1961 BMW 501. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 501.
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 Tacoma (244 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 501. (182 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 501 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 501 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 79 L |
