1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 24 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800. 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 2800 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
