2004 BMW 316 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |