1988 BMW 535 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 535 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |
