1996 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 11 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 145 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 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |