1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 30 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, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 515 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 930 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2761 mm |
