1975 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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:
1975 BMW 520 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 356 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |