2006 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1959 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. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 356 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |