1956 BMW 501 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 330 kg more 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 501 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |