1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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:
1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 936 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 700 kg |