1994 BMW 750 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1983 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 930. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 750 | 930 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 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 |