1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A. 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 Breyton | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Breyton | 550 A |
Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |