2009 BMW 750 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1958 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1958 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1958 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 356 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
