2007 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 911. (232 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 335 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
