1995 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 380 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 917 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 798 kg |