2009 BMW 328 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 328 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |