1961 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 735 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 89 L |
