1954 BMW 502 vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 965 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
