2009 BMW 330 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 356 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 Length | 4530 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |