1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
