1980 BMW M5 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
