1957 BMW 501 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 501 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |