2009 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 650 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
