1992 BMW 332 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 332 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
