1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 2002 | 930 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |