2000 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 912 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |