1998 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 912 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |