1958 BMW 501 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 52 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 41 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 501 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
