1971 BMW 3 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 10 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |