1988 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 838 kg more than 1957 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.
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1988 BMW 730 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 356 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |