1992 BMW 540 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 33 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 812 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 540 | 356 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |