2009 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 899 kg more than 1973 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 914 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |