1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 2800 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
