1976 BMW 630 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 630 | 944 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |