2002 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 930 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |