1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z1 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1140 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 |
