1992 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1966 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |