1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. 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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 930 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 930 | 535 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2888 mm |