1973 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
