2009 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 51 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 328 | 356 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |