1994 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 992 kg more than 1976 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 700 kg |
