1973 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 996 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
