1957 BMW 501 vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 38 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 127 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.
Because 1957 BMW 501 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 BMW 501. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 BMW 501 (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 501 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
