1988 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1959 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 356 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |