2005 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 930 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |