2006 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1954 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 201 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 | 1630 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
