1975 Porsche 930 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 930 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 930 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
