2004 BMW 730 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |