2002 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 837 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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Popular |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2300 mm |