1963 BMW 502 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 15 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
