1957 BMW 501 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 18 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 BMW 501.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1975 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 501 | Nova |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 258 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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |