1973 Porsche 914 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 914 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
