1964 BMW 700 vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 700 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A.
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:
1964 BMW 700 | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 700 | 550 A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2110 mm |