1954 BMW 502 vs. 1993 BMW 316
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1954 BMW 502.
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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1993 BMW 316 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 502 | 316 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |