1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 BMW 3.3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3.3 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3.3 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
