1971 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
