1974 BMW 3 vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 936 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 700 kg |