1996 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 700 kg |
