2009 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
