2007 BMW 530 vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II

To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1963 Singer Vogue II. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Singer Vogue II has manual transmission. 1963 Singer Vogue II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 BMW 530 1963 Singer Vogue II
Make BMW Singer
Model 530 Vogue II
Year Released 2007 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1092 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 47 L