1977 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |