1974 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
