1976 BMW 633 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 1 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 330 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 633 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
