2008 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 911 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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.3 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 | 1460 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
