1998 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 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 | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |