1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 BMW Breyton. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Breyton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 405 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 911. (530 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1997 Porsche 911
Make BMW Porsche
Model Breyton 911
Year Released 1999 1997
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3300 cc 3600 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 530 Nm
Top Speed 328 km/hour 335 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 79 L


 

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