2006 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 372 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 917 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |