1972 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1972 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Touring | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |