1971 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |