2007 BMW 550 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1972 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2341 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |