1998 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 356 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |