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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 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 510 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
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 | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
