1981 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 745 | 968 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 92 L |