1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 2800 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |