1992 BMW 850 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 930 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |