1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1966 BMW 1602 has manual transmission. 1966 BMW 1602 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1602 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
