1979 BMW 732 vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 732 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 700 kg |
