1956 BMW 501 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 49 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, both vehicles can yield 138 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. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 501 | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
