1977 BMW 528 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Singer |
| Model | 528 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
