1999 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 930 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 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 |