2009 BMW 523 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |