2000 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1973 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |