1973 BMW 3 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
