1963 BMW 502 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 32 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 92 L |
