1989 BMW 518 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 518 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 518 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 518 | 356 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |