1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
