1972 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 713 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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:
1972 BMW 520 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 356 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |