1957 BMW 501 vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 20 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 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 415 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 501 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
