1987 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 92 L |
