1998 BMW 728 vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 728 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |