2002 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1966 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 912 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |