1999 BMW 740 vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 15 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), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 645 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) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 930 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 441 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1300 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 |