2008 BMW 523 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 523 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
