1987 BMW 730 vs. 1975 Porsche 914
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1975 Porsche 914.
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:
1987 BMW 730 | 1975 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 914 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |