2008 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 372 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 917 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |