1980 BMW M5 vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1980 BMW M5 and 1980 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 691 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:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 700 kg |
