1959 BMW 507 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 47 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 507 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 92 L |
