1981 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Porsche 718
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 Porsche 718.
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:
1981 BMW 520 | 1961 Porsche 718 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 718 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |