1979 BMW 633 vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 633 | 968 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |