2008 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Singer |
| Model | M3 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2320 mm |
