1993 BMW M5 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
