2004 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 23 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 112 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 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 |
