1979 BMW 725 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 930 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |