1957 BMW 501 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 41 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 485 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 501 | President |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |