1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912.
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 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 912 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |