1990 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 33 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 345 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |
