1972 BMW 3 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,003 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 272 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |