1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1969 BMW 1600 and 1969 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 1600 | 914 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |