1957 BMW 501 vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2004 GMC Yukon is newer by 47 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 761 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, 2004 GMC Yukon (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 501 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3280 mm |
