1957 BMW 501 vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 54 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, 2011 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 501. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 501 | TT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2469 mm |
