2008 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 318 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
