2009 BMW 135 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 135 | 914 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
