1956 BMW 503 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 876 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 361 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |