1956 BMW 501 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 37 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 BMW 501. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 501 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
