1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 5.8 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
