1961 Singer Gazelle vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 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 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Singer Gazelle | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Singer | BMW |
| Model | Gazelle | 118 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
