1978 BMW M1 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 BMW M1. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 64 L |
