1989 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 906 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |