1957 BMW 501 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1138 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 501 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3302 mm |
