1958 BMW 501 vs. 1982 BMW 328
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1958 BMW 501.
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) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1982 BMW 328 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 501 | 328 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |