1959 BMW 507 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 507 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
