1986 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |