1972 BMW 3 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 272 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |