1986 BMW M6 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 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.
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1986 BMW M6 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 356 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 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 | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |