1972 BMW Touring 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 Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Touring | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |