1998 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 318 | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
