1958 BMW 501 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 49 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 380 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 501 | Pregio |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |