1962 BMW 1500 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
