1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 760 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3210 mm |