1958 BMW 501 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 48 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 75 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 170 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 501 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |