1983 BMW 725 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1983 BMW 725 and 1983 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 930 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |