1957 BMW 501 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 53 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 510 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 501 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
