1993 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 914 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |