1996 BMW 316 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |