2009 BMW 530 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 57 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1952 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1320 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
