1956 BMW 501 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 501 | 924 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |