1959 BMW 700 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |
