2005 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 31 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
