1958 BMW 501 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 43 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 995 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 2001 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 501 | Express |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3440 mm |
