1956 BMW 507 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 507 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3890 mm |
