1996 BMW 545 vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 545. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |