1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 930 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Dinan | 356 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
