1998 BMW V12 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 539 kg more than 1975 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | V12 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 909 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1075 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |