1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 BMW Z1. 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z1 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
