1957 BMW 501 vs. 1991 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1991 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1991 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 501 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
