2009 BMW 335 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 53 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 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 335 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
