1985 BMW M6 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |