1996 BMW 545 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 30 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 588 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |