1957 BMW 501 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 23 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 501 | Estate |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |