1958 BMW 501 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 23 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 475 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 501 | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |