1994 BMW 740 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 1692 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
