1958 BMW 501 vs. 1996 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Musso is newer by 38 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 570 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.
Because 1996 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 501. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1996 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 501 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
