1998 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 912 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |