1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 2800 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |