1989 BMW 730 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 730. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |