1958 BMW 501 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 55 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 294 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 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 501. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 501 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
