1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 41 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2110 mm |
