1958 BMW 501 vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 32 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, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 25 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 501 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2080 mm |