2008 BMW 323 vs. 1957 Ford Vedette

To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1957 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1957 Ford Vedette. 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, 2008 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.

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