1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 906 would be higher. Both 1968 BMW 2002 and 1966 Porsche 906 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1966 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:
1968 BMW 2002 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 2002 | 906 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |