2008 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 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 192 more horse power than 2008 BMW 545. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 545.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 917 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 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 |