1956 BMW 507 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 507 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
