1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 914 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
