1970 Porsche 914 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 43 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 895 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 914 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1677 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
