1984 BMW M6 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 356 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |