2000 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Popular |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2300 mm |