2006 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1969 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:
2006 BMW 120 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 906 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |