1983 BMW 725 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |