1974 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 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), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 435 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 965 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| 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 | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
