1952 BMW 501 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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:
1952 BMW 501 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 501 | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |