1990 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
