1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1976 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | 936 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
