1992 BMW 740 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 37 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 356 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |