1978 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 320 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |