1963 BMW 502 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 502 | 968 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |