1992 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
