1987 BMW 750 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1953 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:
1987 BMW 750 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 750 | 356 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 79 L |