1997 BMW 730 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
