2008 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 260 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 917 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
