1982 BMW 328 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 328 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 798 kg |
