1951 BMW 340 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 340 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1150 mm |