1954 BMW 501 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 501 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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:
1954 BMW 501 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 501 | 924 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |