1963 BMW 502 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 502 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
