1952 BMW 501 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 34 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 501 | 928 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |