1971 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 340 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 582 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 798 kg |
