2009 BMW 745 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1969 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | 914 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
