2002 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 924 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |