1957 BMW 501 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 50 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 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 225 kg more than 1957 BMW 501.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 BMW 501 (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 501 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
