1975 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 930 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |