1958 BMW 501 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 21 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 501 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |