2009 BMW 760 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 BMW 760 (600 Nm) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912. 2009 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 760 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 760 | 912 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5971 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |