1972 Porsche 917 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 371 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 917 | 320 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 330 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1490 kg |