1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 63 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2451 mm |
