2005 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 906 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |