1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 41 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 660 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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 914 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
