1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
