1991 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1991 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 730. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 730 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
