1993 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 42 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 620 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Singer |
| Model | M3 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
