1996 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |