1956 BMW 501 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 501 | Etna |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |