1956 BMW 501 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 55 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501.
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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 501 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
