1956 BMW 501 vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pickup is newer by 48 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 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 360 kg more than 1956 BMW 501.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 BMW 501. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 501 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
