1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 2.8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
