2004 BMW 116 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 116 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
