1984 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1954 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:
1984 BMW 316 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 356 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |