1957 BMW 501 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 43 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, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1957 BMW 501 (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | MCC |
| Model | 501 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1810 mm |
