1958 BMW 501 vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 501 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |