1971 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 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 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 702 kg |
