2007 BMW M vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M | 914 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |