1959 BMW 700 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 52 L |
