2007 BMW M3 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |