1999 BMW 845 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1953 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.
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1999 BMW 845 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 845 | 356 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2110 mm |