1957 BMW 501 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1957 BMW 501 and 1957 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 501 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |