1996 BMW 745 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1968 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. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 745 | 906 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |