1971 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 924 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 241 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 | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |