1979 BMW 633 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 633 | 356 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |