2007 BMW 523 vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1966 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. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 906 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |