1963 BMW 502 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 873 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:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
