1961 BMW 700 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 BMW 700 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 700 | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |