2009 BMW 550 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 38 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 160 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (360 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 917 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 610 Nm |
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 |