2001 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Porsche 914

To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 320 (148 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.

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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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