1960 BMW 502 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1960 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 BMW 502. 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:
| 1960 BMW 502 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
