2008 BMW 318 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 36 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1972 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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |