1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3.3. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1984 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1984 Porsche 911 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 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3.3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
