1956 BMW 507 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 57 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 741 kg more than 1956 BMW 507. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 BMW 507. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 507 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2920 mm |
