1977 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 520 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
