1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Pickster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
