1990 BMW 730 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1991 Porsche 944.
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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 730 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
