2008 BMW 120 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1952 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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 356 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |