1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Dinan | 930 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |