1997 BMW 730 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
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 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 820 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 914 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |