1971 BMW 3 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 841 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |