1958 BMW 501 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 795 kg more than 1958 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 501 | Seville |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |