2008 BMW 335 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |