1957 Porsche 356 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 356 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |
