1953 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 501 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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:
| 1953 BMW 501 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 501 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
