1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW Pickster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Pickster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1311 mm |
