1990 BMW 316 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 800 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 316 | C |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
