1956 BMW 507 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 507 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 700 kg |
